Brie Rippner defeated Nathalie Dechy 7-6 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Dechy came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Brie Rippner claimed a first win over Nathalie Dechy in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-02 | Surbiton 25K | R32 | grass | Nathalie Dechy | 6-3 6-2 |
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